By Joke Falaju, Abuja
The Federal government has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) to enhance food security, nutrition, and sustainable agricultural development across the country.
The working group will be led by Minister of Agriculture and food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of State Senator Sabi Abdullahi, Permanent Secretary Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi among other key stakeholders in the sector.
The Minister during the inauguration of the ASWG in Abuja said the working group will serve as a critical mechanism, providing a forum for monitoring progress, enhancing accountability, and mobilizing collective action towards the achievement of the shared agricultural goals.
He stressed the need for continuous engagement with critical stakeholders to foster innovative solutions, strengthened collaboration, and effective policy formulation.
The minister noted that through structured dialogue and shared expertise, government policies, programmes, and projects can be tailored to meet both current and future challenges in agriculture and food security.
Abubakar said the ASWG will work together to provide advisory services and policy initiatives to guide the sustainability growth and development of the sector in Nigeria.
He stated that their function will facilitate the implementation of the resolutions of the African Union Heads of state on agrifood system transformation in line with 2025 Kampala Declaration in the country, amongst others.
